Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., recommended former President Donald Trump ought to think about dropping out of the presidential race following his efficiency in Tuesday evening’s debate.
Moskowitz issued a press release on Wednesday titled, “Trump’s ability to continue campaign,” and it echoed sentiment aimed toward President Biden following his conflict with Trump earlier this yr.
“If we are being honest, last night’s debate performance by former President Donald Trump was disastrous and hard to watch,” Moskowitz mentioned.
“I believe now is the time for the former President to have those difficult conversations about whether or not he should continue serving as the Republican Party’s nominee for President,” he continued. “For now, I want to give him the space to meet with his family and make that decision.”
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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, debates Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris for the primary time through the presidential election. (Win McNamee)
Polls from the controversy present most viewers consider Harris got here out on high. A CNN ballot of debate watchers had 63% saying Harris received by the tip of their 90-minute contest, in comparison with 37% for Trump.
Nonetheless, Trump’s efficiency has not set off the widespread shock and concern amongst Republicans that surged by the Democratic Occasion following Biden’s debate efficiency in July. That concern finally compelled Biden out of the race, endorsing Harris as an alternative.
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Contacted relating to Moskowitz’ assertion on Wednesday, Trump marketing campaign spokesman Steven Cheung replied, “Moskowitz is a f****** moron,” in response to The Hill.
Trump’s marketing campaign referred to as Rep. Moskowitz, pictured, a “f****** moron” after he mentioned Trump ought to think about dropping out of the race. (Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photos)
Trump reacted to his efficiency late Tuesday evening on “Hannity,” saying he believes it was his “best debate ever,” although he lashed out at ABC Information moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis.
“I thought it was really good. We had three against one, but I anticipated it,” he mentioned.
Polls say most debate watchers thought Harris claimed victory over Trump of their debate. (Doug Mills/The New York Occasions/Bloomberg by way of Getty Photos)
Fox Information host Sean Hannity requested Trump about studies Harris’ marketing campaign needs a second debate in October, and whether or not he can be open to it. Fox Information has prolonged a proper invitation to each the Trump and Harris campaigns for a second debate subsequent month.
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“She wants it because she lost,” Trump responded. “I don’t know. I have to think about it. But if you won the debate, I sort of think maybe I shouldn’t do it. Why should I do another debate? She immediately said we want another debate. That’s… you know what happens when you’re a prizefighter, and you lose? You immediately want a new fight.”
